Delhi airport warns of weather disruptions; IndiGo, Air India advise passengers to check flight status

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday warned passengers of possible disruptions to flight operations as the city experienced inclement weather, prompting major airlines including IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet to issue travel advisories and urge flyers to check the latest status of their flights before heading to the airport.

In an advisory, Delhi airport said adverse weather conditions could affect flight arrivals and that it was working closely with all stakeholders to minimise inconvenience to passengers. The airport operator advised travellers to contact their respective airlines for flight-specific updates.

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IndiGo said bad weather over Delhi could impact flight schedules and that it was closely monitoring the situation to ensure safe operations. The airline requested passengers to stay updated through its website and mobile app, while assuring them of assistance and support.

Air India also cautioned that adverse weather conditions could affect flights to and from the national capital and urged passengers to check the latest flight status before travelling to the airport.

Budget carrier SpiceJet issued a similar advisory, saying departures, arrivals and consequential flights could be affected due to bad weather in Delhi and asking passengers to keep track of their flight status online.

Airport and airline officials did not immediately specify the number of flights affected, but advised passengers to monitor updates as weather conditions evolved.